Acne.org : AHA+ (Glycolic Acid - 10%)

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Water, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Licochalcone (Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) Root Extract), Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, PEG-12 Glyceryl Distearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.

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July 5, 2009

Pros:

Works well as a night time moisturizer/exfoliant. I noticed that after using AHA+ my complection is clear and smooth.

Cons:

Smells rancid, but not unbearable. Can sting if using after a benzoyl peroxide treatment. Need to use sunscreen during the day as this product can leave your skin exposed (which you should be doing anyway). A little runny, but you get use to it.

I would recommend using this every night for a week or two (after cleansing it) to remove old dead layers of skin. Then switch to a few times a week. Make sure to use sunscreen during the day. I would recommed this product to anyone.
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May 13, 2009

Pros:

it doesn't sting at all. its absorbed quickly it helps prevent breakouts and its helping my existing acne. it helps my redness

Cons:

my skins purging yuck it doesn't actually smelll that bad it smells kinda good in a weird way.you really shouldn't have a problem with the amount of aha that is dispensed unless you are a moron.

ok..i had a really BAD breakout on my chin like every inch of my chin was covered in under the skin zits. AHA really helped with that breakout.during the first few days my skin felt really smooth but then it started getting a rough texture and my skin started purging(well not my chin my breakout on my chin just started to go away). ah the wonderful feeling of purging.My purge just finished. I'm getting no new breakouts and the pimples from the purge are going away. I will order this product again It is purty dam awesome. im not clear yet but ive only used it for a week i will do another review once ive used this product longer.
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May 1, 2009

Pros:

It is making my skin tone a lot more even and I can already see the annoying body scars going away. It's also helping immensely with the active pimples.

Cons:

It doesn't smell great, getting the stuff out of the bottle is a pain, and it takes a -really- long time to fully absorb into the skin (we're talking an hour or more!), so you have to start getting ready for your day earlier.

So far, so good. The smell fades after a while and you can cover it with perfume/hair products/non-scented moisturizer. So not a big deal. The biggest issue I have had is the drying problem, since the video says you can just apply and get dressed, but I have to wear an oversized t-shirt while I wait for it all to fully absorb, because I don't want to ruin any of my nice clothes. It is a little sticky after applying and doesn't make me feel clean and I am not using a very large amount.
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April 20, 2009

Pros:

It has definitely helped with some post-acne marks. I would also like to believe it helped even skin tone, but I am also using Aveeno Radiant Skin & Tone Moisturizer. The price alone is something to rave about.

Cons:

It does sting, but nothing to cry about. I can see how others complained about the bottle but I'm careful with handling. Can flake or rub off the skin if not careful.

I've bought other variations of AHA, but never in such a concentrate. And we're talking cosmetic counters in tiny jars/bottles mixed with a number of other ingredients. Plus, it all came with an outrageous price tag. This however is a very generous amount with a very friendly price tag. I've been using this for more than a month, and can say that my skin has improved. But I have to take into consideration the sugar scrubs, moisturizer, hydrogen peroxide toner, and BP. Not an overnight miracle worker, but I'm happy with the results thus far and excited to see how my skin can improve over a longer period of time. *KNOCK ON WOOD* My skin didn't purge after the first few days of application, as described by other users. A hesitation I had to work on before purchasing this product.
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February 28, 2009

Pros:

Critical to my success. Keeps my skin smooth and my pores clear.

Cons:

Just a slight smell when going on but not bad. Also a slight sting when going on but to be expected. I'd much prefer a pump over the squeeze tube as it's difficult to control too much from coming out and the opening gets messy.

I use the AHA in place of a moisturizer and it has been critical to my success. I used to consistently have blackheads on my nose. After 4 weeks of using this stuff, the pores on my nose are clearer and cleaner than they have been since before I was a teenager. Fantastic. Thank you Acne.org.
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January 17, 2009

Pros:

Works wonders. I just got the product and almost immediately I saw results. This stuff is amazing.

Cons:

Slight itch but it's well worth it.

Get this stuff. I wish I had heard of AHA+ sooner.
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January 15, 2009

Pros:

gets problem areas to form whiteheads and eventually fade away. Great for spot treatment after i moisturize

Cons:

burning and stinging senation lasted for an hour. it took a little long to dry

great product, like nothing else out there, if you have problem zits this should take care of them in a week or less. Just the burning is worse than any other product out there, so its not for people with very serious skin.
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January 8, 2009

Pros:

formula is pure, and strong! Nothing beats it for back acne in summer. I alternate it with BP -that way I can wear something besides white Tshirts-and the combination is perfect.

Cons:

somewhat too strong for my face. Tends to very quickly "peel" the skin, so don't use it right before a massage, or your therapist will have globules of formula/dead skin piling at his/her feet!

I love this formula for the body..it makes skin smooth as butter and gets rid of all the bumps and scaly bits. I still love Dan's SA for my face, but the AHA definitely has an important place in the product lineup.
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November 16, 2008

Pros:

Really smooths skin and lightens red marks. Love the burning sensation ;) Works best at night, after BP (allowed to thoroughly dry) and I then apply Aloe Vera Gel over the top. In the morning, my skin feels so soft and positively glows.

Cons:

Balling up .... at first I thought it was skin coming off but then I realised it was the product. Doesn't really bother me as I don't use it in the morning.

Great addition to the regime and it is also a great wrinkle preventer.
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November 10, 2008

Pros:

Fades red marks, prevents new pimples from forming

Cons:

smells terrible, tastes terrible, balls up

Be patient---It works. I saw no results the 1st month, but decided to stick with it and it was worth it. I saw amazinf results the 2nd month. Red spots I thought were scars began to fade and breakouts stopped. There is an issue with balling up, but I use it seperate from the BP. I don't reccomend using it at the same time. Apply the AHA, wait 5 minutes, and then apply some moisturizer, and it won't ball up. It only balls up when you put the AHA on top of a product---not undernearth. It does smell and taste awful, but the results make up for those.
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